McArthur Court was the basketball arena on the University of Oregon campus. Also known as the Igloo, The Pit and Mac Court. Architect: Lawrence & Holford Construction began in June 1926 and ended in December of that year. ASUO funded McArthur Court, named for Clifton N. 'Pat" McArthur, the first president of the ASUO (1899-1900). Initially designed to seat 6000, later … [Read more...]
Idylwood Dance Hall (1927-1947)
Location: Benton Lane Park Picnic, Swim, Dance Music History 1927 Sharkey Moore’s Orchestra 1939-1947 The Eldred Glaspy Orchestra played there regularly … [Read more...]
Gaiety Hall (1924-1928)
Location: Junction City Music History: Big Balloon Dance Ad 1926 A Big Night of Frolic – 1926 Ad … [Read more...]
Eugene Hotel (1925-1979)
Location: 222 E Broadway, Downtown Eugene Building History The Eugene Hotel opened its doors with dinner, dancing (to big band orchestras) and much fanfare on June 15, 1925. Many prominent people in business and hotel circles throughout the state attended the Grand Opening. The Americanized-Spanish architectural style, with cream-colored stucco finish, caused it to be … [Read more...]
Dreamland Hall / Moose Lodge
Original Location: 15 W 7th Ave. Downtown Eugene Building History 1923 - Dreamland Hall first mentioned 1925 - Hall has been remodeled and redecorated 1926 - New hardwood maple floor added 1931 - Grand Opening at 7th and Willamette location C. 1934 - Moved to West Broadway After 1952 - Moved to 13th and Chambers Vera McAdams recalls, "The Moose Hall was … [Read more...]
Beall Concert Hall (1924 -Present)
Location: 961 E 18th Ave. Eugene University of Oregon Beall Concert Hall was built in 1924. Beall Concert Hall Website … [Read more...]
Luckey’s Club (1911-Present)
Location: Downtown Eugene Building History Luckey’s Club and Cigar Store is one of of the oldest business in downtown Eugene, and one of the oldest bars in Oregon. In operation since 1911, it has survived World War I, the Great Depression, Prohibition, World War II, “urban renewal,” the closing (and reopening) of the downtown mall and incredibly, Eugene’s smoking ban! Yes … [Read more...]
Eugene Theatre/Opera House (1903-??)
Location: 490 / 676 Willamette St. Downtown Eugene Building History 1903 The Eugene Theatre (aka Eugene Opera House) was located on the west side of Willamette Street between Sixth and Seventh avenues. The theater was built by LN Roney, RA Booth and FL Chambers and managed by Cal M Young. It was one of the most important theaters during the roadshow days that followed the … [Read more...]
Rhinehart Theater (1884-1890)
Location: 9th and Oak St. Downtown Eugene Owner: J.B. Rhinehart Because Eugene’s location offered a convenient one-night stop for road companies traveling between Portland and San Francisco, many of the top stars of the day appeared on the Rhinehart Theater stage. Building History 1884 Rhinehart Theater - As the town grew in size, moving outward from the river, a … [Read more...]
Lane Hall/Lane Opera House (1869-1890)
Location: 488 Willamette St. Downtown Eugene Built and operated by Charles Lane. Here the city’s first citizens gathered for traveling shows of various types, as well as other public events. 1869 Lane Hall was the first public structure built after the town was incorporated. The hall was a narrow frame structure with wooden benches located Eighth Avenue west of … [Read more...]